Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and said their countries will co-operate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions. He touched down in Pyongyang on Tuesday for a summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un. U.S. concerned deepening relationship will bring instability to Korean Peninsula, …
Read More »Russia buying spies to make up for expelled diplomats, German security agency says
Russia has turned increasingly to blackmail and financial incentives to hire Germans as spies after Europe expelled some 600 Russian diplomats, Germany’s domestic security service said. Recruits paid hundreds of thousands of euros. Russia has turned increasingly to blackmail and financial incentives to hire Germans to spy for it after …
Read More »It’s a ‘travesty’ Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is still in his job, says U.S. senator during heated hearing
U.S. lawmakers pressed Boeing’s chief executive Tuesday about the company’s latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners were in the room to remind him of what was at stake. Calhoun, who said he would step down …
Read More »The capital gains debate has turned dramatic and mysterious
If the government was looking for a fight, it found one. And even if the rhetoric has strayed rather far from the substance, the stakes are real. Will Canadians buy the equity argument, or Poilievre’s vague promise of tax reform? Announcing the Liberal government’s proposed changes to capital gains taxes …
Read More »Nomination races are a ‘gateway’ for foreign interference — is anyone doing anything about it?
Two landmark reports have flagged federal nomination races as “particularly vulnerable” to foreign interference and a “gateway” for meddling by foreign states — but the parties have shown little interest to date in making changes. Two back-to-back reports say nomination contests are ripe targets for meddling. Two landmark reports have …
Read More »Chef Jose? Evidences show Rizal loved cooking, fish
From left: One of Jose Rizal’s archival photos; his family home’s kitchen and dining area at their home in Calamba, Laguna (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo) MANILA, Philippines — Whenever we think of Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere,” the only dish that it reminds us of was Tinola. …
Read More »Did you know? Jose Rizal won lottery while in Dapitan exile
A prolific letter writer and quite a lady’s man, Jose P. Rizal was the most instrumental figure in Philippine history. MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos think of Jose Rizal as a hero or a renowned author, but few may know that like most Pinoys, he often bought lottery tickets and finally …
Read More »WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice
WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday. Carrier asked minister to refer negotiations to Canada Industrial Relations Board. WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday …
Read More »Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often — and experts say it needs our attention
Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in. Kids suffer when …
Read More »Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the …
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